87501 ZIP Code, Santa Fe, NM
87501 is a ZIP code in Santa Fe, New Mexico in Santa Fe County. It covers 51 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87505, 87573 and 87506. 16,007 people live here in 9,166 households. With about 316 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $79,603, above the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 58.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Santa Fe, NM
- County: Santa Fe County
- Land area: 51 sq mi
- Population: 16,007
- Median household income: $79,603
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,007 |
| Households | 9,166 |
| Median household income | $79,603 |
| Income per person | $73,074 |
| Median age | 58.7 |
| Homeowners | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $673,100 |
| Median rent | $1,635 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% |
| Broadband internet | 91.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 19.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 4.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 11.9% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 19.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.5% |
| 10–19 | 5.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 13.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 24.2% |
| 75+ | 16.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.4% |
| Owned outright | 28.1% |
| Rented | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 63.1% |
| Townhome | 10.8% |
| 2–4 units | 13.5% |
| 5–19 units | 6.3% |
| 20+ units | 4.6% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 87501
1,269 business establishments with 13,190 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 333
- Accommodation and Food Services: 175
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 172
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 108
- Finance and Insurance: 86
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 81
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 62
- Construction: 48
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87505 — Santa Fe city, NM (6.2 mi)
- 87573 (9.2 mi)
- 87506 — Tano Road CDP, NM (9.9 mi)
- 87535 — La Cueva CDP, NM (11.4 mi)
- 87552 — East Pecos CDP, NM (13.6 mi)
- 87508 — Eldorado at Santa Fe CDP, NM (14 mi)
- 87507 — Santa Fe city, NM (15.6 mi)
- 87522 — Chimayo CDP, NM (17.7 mi)
Areas that include 87501
- Santa Fe, NM ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Tesuque, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Hyde Park, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Santa Fe County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 13: highest median household income in Santa Fe County
- No. 2 of 14: highest median home value in Santa Fe County
- No. 1 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Santa Fe County
- No. 4 of 14: highest median age in Santa Fe County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Santa Fe, NM
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Santa Fe, NM
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Santa Fe, NM
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Santa Fe, NM
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Santa Fe, NM
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Santa Fe, NM
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Santa Fe, NM
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Santa Fe, NM
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87501 in?
- 87501 is a Santa Fe, NM mailing address. By land area, 25% lies inside Santa Fe, 4% lies inside Hyde Park and 1% lies inside Tesuque; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87501 in?
- 87501 is in Santa Fe County.
- What is the population of 87501?
- About 16,007 people (±969), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,116.
- What is the median household income in 87501?
- $79,603 (±$8,031), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87505 (6.2 mi, Santa Fe), 87573 (9.2 mi), 87506 (9.9 mi, Tano Road), 87535 (11.4 mi, La Cueva), 87552 (13.6 mi, East Pecos) and 87508 (14 mi, Eldorado at Santa Fe).
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